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Don't even contemplate hibernation yet
As temps go down, SPI heats up!
In the lead-up to Thanksgiving, SPI staff found creative ways to teach visitors about that second lightest element - Helium - that looms so large in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. They also demonstrated for families how to make "Gobble Wobblers" and set up a data wall to help familiarize kids with charts and graphs (through the act of voting for their favorite Thanksgiving dish). Our team is regularly rotating the set-ups at what we call our Periodic Tables - those models and prompts throughout our space which serve as timely invitations for families to play together or learn more.
All this fall fun after a very busy summer season in which SPI served over 2000 people though its various camp and community engagement initiatives! Including the introduction of a new "STEAM Team" pilot program for teens.
SPI staff members discuss and work on ways to continuously improve our efforts. We know we can benefit from hearing your ideas and opinions, too!
In this edition, we:
- share some information about upcoming programming;
- invite you to share your observations via a user survey designed in alignment with "best practices" for interactive children's museums; and
- ask you to consider SPI in your year-end charitable giving AND your holiday gift giving.
Thank you for your continued patronage, financial support, and collaboration!
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WAYS TO GIVE TO SPI:
1. On #GivingTuesday (December 3) during our Facebook fundraiser, your donation may be matched (starting at 8 a.m.). No processing fees if you give this way so 100% goes to our mission.
2. Checks made out to SPI or SPI Spot can be mailed to 400 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
3. You can give today with a credit card using this button:
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WAYS TO GIVE SPI TO OTHERS:
1. Make a donation to SPI in a loved one's name by stopping at the front desk during SPI's normal hours or by going to our online store.
2. Purchase a gift certificate for annual membership (which also gets your recipient admission benefits at other ASTC institutions)! Again, you can see an associate at SPI's front desk or buy online and we'll ship it.
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Friday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to noon
Green screen activities and FREE admission to SPI for two hours
In alignment with Main Street Mount Vernons's theme of "Christmas in the Movies," the Kenyon film department is collaborating with SPI to help families make video messages for loved ones using green screen technology. We'll also have other seasonal activities set up all weekend such as exploring the science of spin (through dreidels and Nutcracker ballerinas) and other STEM activities.
Free admission sponsored by Johnny's Mattress and Furniture Superstore.
Friday, December 13 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Stories & STEAM
"Sense-ational" toddlers, pre-schoolers, and their accompanying adults will have lap time together reading books. Then they'll explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touchy-feels of winter.
Saturday, December 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kids gifts making workshop after hours at SPI
Fourth through sixth graders will create fantastic gifts for loving adults in their lives. Advance registration is required! Fee includes access to SPI after hours, focused staff attention/assistance with the projects, the cost of supplies, wrapping and tags, and a snack. Gifts and wrapping are not holiday-specific and can be given at the maker's pleasure for any occasion.
Winter break programming in development - we hope you'll stay turned to our website and Facebook page for announcements.
DID YOU KNOW...
Families can now check out a limited number of SPI admission passes from the Mount Vernon branch of our outstanding public library. Thanks to a sponsorship donation from the Wright Family.
Just For Fun
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400 South Main Street Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
740.501.7616 | www.SPI-mountvernon.org |
SPI@SPI-MountVernon.org
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